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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Update on OSHA’s Emergency Response Rulemaking

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On February 5, 2024, OSHA revealed its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a new Emergency Response Standard, initiating a public comment period. As we previously reported, the rulemaking is designed to update OSHA’s existing...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OSHA Proposes Expansion of Workplace Protections for Emergency Responders

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to replace and expand its Fire Brigades Standard. The proposed Emergency Response Standard would impose new requirements on employers with employees...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OSHA to Replace Existing Fire Brigades Standard with Broad Emergency Response Rule

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On December 21, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled an unofficial version of its proposed Emergency Response Rule. The Emergency Response Rule, if finalized, would replace an existing rule...more

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How does the Designation of Coronavirus as a Pandemic Impact Healthcare Employers?

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As most employers know, on March 10, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) a pandemic. While COVID-19 will impact employers in multiple ways, healthcare providers, including...more

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